
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.
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| June 26, 2012

The Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum is finally open on Congress Street.
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| June 26, 2012

Up in the rigging of the Elenor is rigger Barbara Kransinski.
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| June 26, 2012

A replica of one of the famous ships, the Elenor.
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| June 26, 2012

Actor David Stickney spoke to an early tour group.
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| June 26, 2012

A crew set up an exhibit.
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| June 26, 2012

The new museum is open for visitors on Congress Street on the waterfront.
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| June 26, 2012

Some of the portraits at the museum come to life.
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| June 26, 2012

Chelsea White swept up in Abigail’s Tea Room.
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| June 26, 2012

One of the museum's exhibits.
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| June 26, 2012

Dalia Angelosanto got the gift shop ready for visitors.
David L. Ryan/globe staff
| June 26, 2012