Ngaio Marsh House in Christchurch is the preserved home of Dame Ngaio Marsh, New Zealand's greatest crime writer. The house, built in 1907, is a heritage site that showcases Marsh's personal belongings and provides insight into her life and work. It contains various mysterious and intriguing objects, such as a concrete portal in the garden, a papier-mache head, and a toothy skull. Marsh published 34 crime novels, won the Edgar Allan Poe Grand Master award in 1978, and was included in Time's 100 Best Mystery Novels of All Time. She was also known for her contributions to local theatre and her connections with artists and writers.
The Ngaio Marsh House is open for tours throughout the year and is part of the upcoming Open Christchurch festival [b510ff1c].