Some of the most popular exhibitions last year, such as a show of Marc Chagall's work at the Jiushi Art Museum, and artist Xu Bing's solo exhibition at the Museum of Art Pudong, are all available for public viewing online. Internet users can also listen to video clips of Xu telling stories about his most iconic works.

In 2020, Xujiahui Library, which is located in the historical Bibliotheca, built in 1847, presented the first large-scale exhibition of 104 items reflecting the cultural exchanges between China and the West through centuries. Now, Shanghai Library is reintroducing the exhibition as part of its online programs, with librarians providing guidance to audiences.