Cellulolytic fungi are the most common organisms responsible for the deterioration of various cultural properties, such as manuscripts, books, various types of paintings, wall hangings, wood crafts, etc. In the present study, a survey was done to note the common cellulolytic fungi inhabiting such articles in various institutions. Frequently occurring cellulolytic fungi were <i>Alternaria</i>, <i>Ascochyta</i>, <i>Aspergillus</i>, <i>Chetomium</i>, <i>Cladosporium</i>, <i>Curvularia</i>, <i>Humicola</i>, <i>Memnoniella</i>, <i>Penicillium</i>, <i>Scopulariopsis</i>, <i>Trichoderma</i> and <i>Trichothecium</i>.