Our history

Throughout our 160 years of history – from our Swiss roots to our global reach, we’ve always known the true meaning of long-term commitment.

 

Key Moments

Visit our first history exhibition in Zurich. Turn the key to experience decisive “Key Moments” in our corporate history and learn how our predecessor banks helped shape modern Switzerland.

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Dates

Opening on 27 February 2025

Opening hours

Mon – Fri    09:00 – 17:00

Address

UBS Branch, Bahnhofstrasse 45, Zurich

Becoming UBS

How did we become the UBS of today? Our Chairman and Group CEO reflect on our history and future in a short, teaser video.

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      Merging past, present and future. Watch our over-160-year history come to life and see how our past shapes our present in our full-length history video.

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          UBS Virtual Museum

          Follow the history of UBS in pictures.

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          Roots of UBS

          Explore the heritage of many of the financial institutions, which form today's UBS.

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          The compact history booklet

          Read the comprehensive history of UBS

          Tablet with More than 160 years text