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Photos: Tour the new Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum

In the Abagail Tea Room, Chelsea White swept up the room.

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Chelsea White swept up in Abigail’s Tea Room. David L. Ryan/globe staff

Photos: Tour the new Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum

After years of construction and setbacks, the new Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum has opened to the public.

After years of construction and setbacks, the new Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum has opened to the public.

David L. Ryan/Globe Staff | June 26, 2012

The Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum is finally open on Congress Street.

The Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum is finally open on Congress Street.

David L. Ryan/globe staff | June 26, 2012

Up in the rigging of the Elenor is rigger Barbara Kransinski.

Up in the rigging of the Elenor is rigger Barbara Kransinski.

David L. Ryan/globe staff | June 26, 2012

A replica of one of the famous ships, the Elenor.

A replica of one of the famous ships, the Elenor.

David L. Ryan/globe staff | June 26, 2012

Actor David Stickney spoke to an early tour.

Actor David Stickney spoke to an early tour group.

David L. Ryan/globe staff | June 26, 2012

A crew worked to set up an exhibit.

A crew set up an exhibit.

David L. Ryan/globe staff | June 26, 2012

BOSTON ,MA 06/ 22/ 2012: BOSTON TEA PARTY SHIPS MUSEUM is almost ship shape for its opening next week on Congress Street, Boston. ( David L Ryan / Globe Staff Photo ) SECTION: METRO TOPIC TeaParty

The new museum is open for visitors on Congress Street on the waterfront.

David L. Ryan/globe staff | June 26, 2012

Some of the portraits at the museum come to life.

Some of the portraits at the museum come to life.

David L. Ryan/globe staff | June 26, 2012

In the Abagail Tea Room, Chelsea White swept up the room.

Chelsea White swept up in Abigail’s Tea Room.

David L. Ryan/globe staff | June 26, 2012

Part of one of the museum's exhibits.

One of the museum's exhibits.

David L. Ryan/globe staff | June 26, 2012

Dalia Angelosanto worked to get the gift shop ready for visitors.

Dalia Angelosanto got the gift shop ready for visitors.

David L. Ryan/globe staff | June 26, 2012